829 Studios · 3 months ago
Managing Director, Web & Brand
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
15+ years exp829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency seeking a Managing Director, Web & Brand to lead their web and branding practice. The role involves executing a clear vision that integrates strategy, design, development, and client services, while also overseeing a talented team and ensuring the delivery of world-class digital experiences.
AdvertisingConsultingDigital MarketingEmail Marketing
Responsibilities
Execute the agency’s Web & Brand vision, service offerings, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with company growth strategy
Partner with executive leadership to position Web & Brand as a differentiator in new business development, pitches, and client retention
Lead strategic growth initiatives such as productizing services and evolving delivery frameworks
Provide regular reporting to executives on department performance and opportunities
Build, scale, and nurture a cross-functional team across web, brand, and related disciplines
Recruit, mentor, and inspire leaders and individual contributors, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
Coordinate recurring leadership meetings to align priorities, surface challenges, and strengthen collaboration
Champion professional development and learning opportunities for team members
Serve as senior sponsor for key accounts, building trusted partnerships with client leadership and ensuring long-term success
Advise clients on web and brand strategies that support both the ongoing optimization of existing websites (performance, UX, accessibility, SEO, analytics) and the development of new, large-scale sites
Oversee delivery of complex web and brand engagements, ensuring excellence across discovery, strategy, design, and development phases
Partner with Client Services leadership to proactively identify opportunities to enhance site performance, scalability, and client ROI
Ensure web and brand solutions are integrated with broader marketing and business objectives, aligning with client growth goals
Manage departmental budget, ensuring strong financial performance across revenue delivery, recurring revenue retention, and contribution margin
Proactively plan staffing and resourcing based on pipeline and active projects, working closely with recruitment and department leaders
Maintain systems that enable efficient project resourcing and cross-team collaboration
Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including partner agencies and outsourced talent
Identify and implement reporting capabilities, tools, and technologies (AI, CRM, analytics platforms) to maximize delivery efficiency and insight
Own and achieve an individual new business revenue target, contributing directly to the agency’s growth
Actively participate in new business calls and pitches, helping to win net-new clients and expand relationships within existing accounts
Partner with Sales to identify opportunities, shape proposals, and position Web & Brand services as strategic differentiators
Stay attuned to emerging trends and technologies in web, brand, and digital experience, ensuring offerings remain innovative and competitive
Define KPIs and success measures that demonstrate the value and impact of Web & Brand engagements
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in digital agencies or related environments, with significant leadership over Wordpress, Drupal, and Shopify websites
Demonstrated ability to deliver personas, user journeys, strategic competitive reviews, and UX audits that inform high-performing websites and brand experiences
Proven track record building and scaling CRO practices with deep expertise in web strategy, UX, and brand design. You have a strong grasp of how insights translate into execution
First-hand experience creating and presenting strategy deliverables with the ability to empathize and problem-solve for clients and teams alike
Strong understanding of waterfall and agile methodologies, and ability to guide teams in applying them effectively
Experience with digital marketing, analytics, personalization, and CRM platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot, Salesforce, VWO)
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills; proven success in building high-performing, engaged teams
Excellent executive presence and communication skills; confident advising C-suite stakeholders and representing the agency externally
Strong financial and commercial acumen, with success driving revenue growth, profitability, and client satisfaction
Benefits
Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in the United States.
Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 12 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.
Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.
Short Term Disability Benefit. We've got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.
Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.
Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.
Continuing Education. Access to monthly team-led webinars, exclusive 829-cohort based learning, digital course platforms, and funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events.
Company
829 Studios
829 Studios is a digital marketing agency that offers branding, design, email marketing, SEO, and web development services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Nick Riotto
Board Member, Co-Founder
Peter Ross
Founding Partner
Recent News
2024-05-28
Seeking Alpha
2023-06-21
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